Arts and Culture

Tjapukai
Tjapukai showcases the culture of the rainforest people of Tropical North Queensland. Situated on 25 acres of land owned by the Tjapukai people at Caravonica, north of Cairns, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is a stunning theatrical interpretation of Aboriginal culture from the beginning of time into the future. Seven separate arenas allows you to experience every facet of the rainforest people’s culture - from the provocative History Theatre to the inspiring Creation Theatre, and the original Dance Theatre and the interactive Camp Village, where visitors can learn didgeridoo playing and boomerang throwing.

Boomalli Aboriginal Art Gallery
Boomalli is an Aboriginal arts organisation incorporated to promote Aboriginal culture and independence through the visual arts and is located in Leichhardt (Sydney).

Cultural Protocals
When it comes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, have you ever had to think about "what should I do" or wonder what is the "right protocol" in inviting someone to do something. Well, I know of a few agencies that have developed protocols that guide staff through it all.

* Take for example the ABC network - cultural protocols and a whole lot more sensitive stuff is on their site. Click Here!

* The Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country: Guidelines and Protocols for DET document is a package of background information and advice about the best way for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country ceremonies to be held as part of public school and TAFE Institute events. Click Here!

* The Australian Film Commission has developed protocols for filmmakers working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Click Here!

Australian Museum
This site explores Indigenous Australia through storytelling, cultures and histories. It includes Stories of the Dreaming, teachers' resources and content for students. You can also use this site to find out about the Indigenous Australia exhibition at the Australian Museum. Click Here!